Bob Gerson — Space Cowboys Character Profile

About Bob Gerson

Former boss of the pilots in 1958. Now a NASA project manager who recruits Frank and his old team. Initially plans to replace them with younger astronauts but agrees to their inclusion for PR reasons, later giving orders that exacerbate the crisis.

Character Facts

Played by

James Cromwell

Appears in

Space Cowboys (2000)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Bob Gerson — Professional Boss Requester — Frank Corvin (Clint Eastwood)

  NASA manager seeks veteran expertise for critical mission.

• Bob Gerson — Power Commander Subordinate — Ethan Glance (Loren Dean)

  Bob issues direct operational commands to junior astronaut.

• Bob Gerson — Professional Employer Employee — Roger Hines (Courtney B. Vance)

  NASA manager oversees training and replacement protocols.

• Bob Gerson — Professional Employer Employee — Jerry O'Neill (Donald Sutherland)

  Administrative oversight of veteran and rookie crews.

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